Neurosurgeons · Missouri · October 2026
Best Neurosurgeons in Missouri (October 2026)
Dr. Gregory Zipfel ranks first with a score of 77.9: 5.0 stars from 7 Google reviews; 31 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Joshua Dowling ranks second with a score of 75.3: 4.4 stars from 13 Google reviews; 37 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Richard Bucholz ranks third with a score of 74.8: 4.3 stars from 13 Google reviews; 49 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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Gregory Zipfel, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 7 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 77.9 · 31 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Joshua Dowling, MD
4.4 out of 5 · 13 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 75.3 · 37 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Richard Bucholz, MD
4.3 out of 5 · 13 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 74.8 · 49 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Eric Leuthardt, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 7 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 74.7 · 27 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Jeroen Coppens, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 24 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 74.4 · 26 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Albert Kim, MD
4.7 out of 5 · 14 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 69.9 · 23 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Joshua Osbun, MD
4.5 out of 5 · 15 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 64.4 · 19 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Daniel Aaronson, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 6 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 56.8 · 10 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
The same list as a table
| Rank | Doctor | City | Score | Rating | Reviews | Years |
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| 1 | Gregory Zipfel, MD | St. Louis | 77.9 | 5.0 | 7 | 31 |
| 2 | Joshua Dowling, MD | St. Louis | 75.3 | 4.4 | 13 | 37 |
| 3 | Richard Bucholz, MD | St. Louis | 74.8 | 4.3 | 13 | 49 |
| 4 | Eric Leuthardt, MD | St. Louis | 74.7 | 5.0 | 7 | 27 |
| 5 | Jeroen Coppens, MD | St. Louis | 74.4 | 4.8 | 24 | 26 |
| 6 | Albert Kim, MD | St. Louis | 69.9 | 4.7 | 14 | 23 |
| 7 | Joshua Osbun, MD | St. Louis | 64.4 | 4.5 | 15 | 19 |
| 8 | Daniel Aaronson, MD | St. Louis | 56.8 | 5.0 | 6 | 10 |
How we ranked
Ratings are weighted toward independent, third-party verified patient reviews. When a physician has them, 60% of the rating comes from patients surveyed by an independent third party (not chosen by the practice) and 40% from public, anonymous reviews such as Google. Google reviews are not verified as patient reviews: anyone can post one, positive or negative, without being seen by the physician and from any state or country. So anonymous reviews alone count for less, and a few posts can't carry a physician to the top. The score also weighs years since medical school and accepting Medicare assignment. Every physician here has a verified practice website and at least five patient reviews. No one can pay to change a rank. Read the full method.
Questions
Who is the highest-ranked neurosurgeon in Missouri?
Gregory Zipfel, MD in St. Louis, with a BestDocs score of 77.9 (5.0 stars from 7 Google reviews; 31 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many neurosurgeons in Missouri have online booking?
3 of the 8 ranked neurosurgeons in Missouri offer online booking on their practice website.
How are these neurosurgeons ranked?
By the BestDocs score, which is weighted toward independent third-party verified patient reviews: patient rating (50 points; 60% independent verified reviews and 40% anonymous public reviews when both exist), years in practice (31.25) and verified credentials (18.75). Sponsored placements never change rank. The full method is on the methodology page.
Data as of October 2026. Sources: CMS NPPES, CMS Doctors and Clinicians file, Google business listings, practice websites. Ratings are Google ratings, shown as text and not marked up as reviews.